Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 2
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: 1497717
The Bendigo Deaf Facility is the regional facility for deaf students from Prep to Year 12. Kennington Primary School is the host school for the Bendigo Deaf Facility with students at three schools: Kennington Primary School Prep ¿ Grade 6; Bendigo South East College Year 7 ¿ Year 10; Bendigo Senior Secondary College Year 11 ¿ Year 12/VCE/VCAL/VET. Since we are a P-12 Facility, students and families benefit from continuity of management from Prep to Year 12. Staff deployment is fluid across the three host schools.
The Bendigo Deaf Facility is the regional facility for deaf students from Prep to Year 12. Kennington Primary School is the host school for the Bendigo Deaf Facility with students at three schools: Kennington Primary School Prep ¿ Grade 6; Bendigo South East College Year 7 ¿ Year 10; Bendigo Senior Secondary College Year 11 ¿ Year 12/VCE/VCAL/VET. Since we are a P-12 Facility, students and families benefit from continuity of management from Prep to Year 12. Staff deployment is fluid across the three host schools.
Enrolment within the Facility can fluctuate typically between 15 and 20 students. The Facility is committed to providing each student with the highest possible quality of education by effectively using the resources available.
Deaf primary students work alongside hearing peers with support as needed from Teachers of the Deaf, Classroom Teachers, and an Educational Assistant. Deaf students, when referred, also have access to speech sessions delivered by a Speech Pathologist. Australian Hearing support students and staff.
Deaf secondary students work alongside hearing peers with support as needed from Teachers of the Deaf, Classroom Teachers, Educational Interpreters and/or Notetakers.
The Bendigo Deaf Facility has a bilingual/bicultural approach to deaf education while respecting the communication needs of individuals. The two languages of study are English and Auslan.
Auslan is offered as a LOTE at two of the three host schools. Hearing students who study Auslan sign to vary degrees of competency. This provides a community of Auslan language users for deaf students. Kennington Primary School provides learn to sign, Auslan community classes to its immediate and wider community.
The Bendigo Deaf Facility links with the Deaf Community and other service providers such as Deaf Children Australia and Vicdeaf. Annual events such as Primary Deaf Sports Day, Fun Days with neighbouring Deaf Facilities are some of the activities students, staff and families enthusiastically participate in.
SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.
[Attendance requirement for this position]
An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program.
An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher.
Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3).
A role at this range may include:
An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.
Fluent in AUSLAN is a requirement for this position.
Responsibilities may include:
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).
Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]
Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.
Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy
The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:
https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview